Bierstadt Trailhead

The Bierstadt trailhead located on the Guanella Pass road offers a variety of summer and winter activities. The site offers parking, vault toilet, and interpretive information. From this parking area you can access the Bierstadt trail or the Rosalie trial.The Bierstadt trail starts above treeline and takes you through the largest willow bog in Colorado. A wooden boardwalk has been built so hikers can keep their feet dry from the wet bog and protect the alpine willows from human damage. The trail then begins to climb to the summit of Mount Bierstadt. Wonderful views of surrounding peaks can be seen, as well as the Continental Divide in the distance.

At a Glance

Permit Info:

* A mandatory free self-issuing permit is required for the Mount Evans Wilderness. * Free permits are available at each trailhead or entry point into the wilderness.

Usage:

Heavy

Restrictions:

Guanella Pass road is a county road and parking along the road is prohibited. Arrive early to park at the trailhead. Mount Evans Wilderness area * Dogs must be on a hand held leash * No motorized or mechanized equipment * Camps, campfires and stock, where allowed, at least 100 feet from water and trails * Group size limited to 15 people and/or 10 pack/stock animals per party * Certified weed-free hay is required for stock

Closest Towns:

Georgetown or Grant, CO

Water:

None

Restroom:

vault toilets

Operated By:

U.S. Forest Service

General Information

Directions: Take I-70 West to Georgetown Exit 228. Go south on County Road 381 (Guanella Pass Scenic Byway) for 9 miles. From C470 take Highway 285 to Grant, turn north on the Guanella Pass road.

Activities

Hiking

SHOW

Day Hiking

The Bierstadt trailhead located on the Guanella Pass road offers a variety of summer and winter activities. The site offers parking, vault toilet, and interpretive information. From this parking area you can access the Bierstadt trail or the Rosalie trial.
The Bierstadt trail starts above treeline and takes you through the largest willow bog in Colorado. A wooden boardwalk has been built so hikers can keep their feet dry from the wet bog and protect the alpine willows from human damage. The trail then begins to climb to the summit of Mount Bierstadt. Wonderful views of surrounding peaks can be seen, as well as the Continental Divide in the distance.

Fire Information

Unless seasonal restrictions are in effect, campfires must be attended at all times and cold to the touch with the bare hand before being abandoned. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood.

Difficulty Level:

Most Difficult

Backpacking

The Bierstadt trailhead located on the Guanella Pass road offers a variety of summer and winter activities. The site offers parking, vault toilet, and interpretive information. From this parking area you can access the Bierstadt trail or the Rosalie trial.
The Bierstadt trail starts above treeline and takes you through the largest willow bog in Colorado. A wooden boardwalk has been built so hikers can keep their feet dry from the wet bog and protect the alpine willows from human damage. The trail then begins to climb to the summit of Mount Bierstadt. Wonderful views of surrounding peaks can be seen, as well as the Continental Divide in the distance.